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The most authentic keyboard, the most realistic sound, and the most articulate control. While others may claim to be ‘the best’, only one can be considered the most genuine.
Kawai MP11 – the stage piano for music professionals who do not accept compromise.

Pro-audio, Pedal, & MIDI Jacks

Cherished Vintage EPs

Inspiring Subsidiary Sounds

Masterful MIDI Control

Connect directly to the house PA using pro-A treasure trove of authentic tine, reed, andStudio quality strings, pads, basses, and other

Connect to a PC or Mac via USB, and to yourgrade XLRs, and to personal monitors withmodern electric pianos, crunchy clavs, and aessential sounds suitable for creating splits,

favourite semi-weighted boards via MIDI, thenthe high quality Line Out jacks. Enjoy realistic

striking electric grand – lovingly sampled tolayering with acoustic pianos and EPs, or forcontrol both simultaneously.

damper, sostenuto, and soft playing control,

preserve their characteristics and imperfections.

simply playing solo.

The MP11 allows up to four MIDI channels toby connecting the included Kawai F-30 triple

Play them clean, or apply over 100 different ef-

Tweak each voice using comprehensive ADSR

be controlled at the same time, each with theirpedal unit, or assign a range of alternative func-fects, before plugging into carefully preparedparameters, or fatten the overall sound withown custom key ranges and user-definable

tions to individual pedals.

amp/speaker simulations.

flexible parametric EQ.

pedal and knob CC# assignments.

Stunning Acoustic Pianos

Quality Materials, Design, & Build

A variety of beautiful concert, jazz, andElegantly finished wooden side pan-pop grand pianos, and a full-bodied

els, sleek gloss-black paintwork and a

traditional upright – appropriately

raised fallboard displaying the Kawai

voiced and mic’d for a broad range offamily name give the MP11 a distinctly

musical styles. Enjoy playing the origi-

acoustic presence. Its sturdy aluminium

nal sounds, or delve into the powerfuland steel chassis, and reinforced base

Virtual Technician to adjust the piano

reassures players that this instrument isbeneath your fingertips.

built for the stage.

The Most Authentic Keyboard

Accessible & Intuitive Panel

A Proud Legacy, Trusted By Pros

Generous Setup Memories

The keyboard action for serious pianists who

A large graphic LCD display, four assignable

With over 85 years of experience in crafting

Store and recall every customised sound, knob

appreciate true expression: Grand Feel delivers

real-time control knobs, and a well organised,world-class pianos, the Kawai name is trustedposition, fader level, and adjustable parameterthe most authentic playing experience everimmediately usable panel interface.

by concert pianists and respected academics

at the touch of a button. With over 200 setup

found in a stage piano. The longest keys, theLeave the manual at home and concentrate on

throughout the world. Likewise, among lead-memories, the MP11 is ideal for busy stage

longest pivot, and crafted entirely from wood –playing, rather than trying to remember exactly

ing stage performers, the MP Series also enjoys

musicians who like to plan several shows

three reasons why Kawai is the industry leader.

which button does what.

a stellar reputation for quality and performance.

ahead, before going out on the road.

Kawai MP11 Technical Specifications
Keyboard

88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces
Grand Feel (GF) action with Let-off

Sound Source

Harmonic Imaging™ XL (HI-XL), 88-key piano sampling

No. of Sounds

40 voices (PIANO x 12, E.PIANO x 12, SUB x 16)

Polyphony
Keyboard Modes

max. 256 notes
Full Keyboard, Upper Split, Lower Split, Zone (adjustable split point/zone range)

Sections

Internal:

PIANO, E.PIANO, SUB

External:

MIDI (ZONE1, ZONE2, ZONE3, ZONE4)

Types:

ReverbParameters:
Types:

Effects

Parameters:
Types:

Amp Simulatore.piano only

Metronome

Internal Memories

USB Functions

Panel Controls

6 types (Light+, Light, Normal, Heavy, Heavy+, Off ), User1~5

Audio:

Play MP3/WAV, Save MP3/WAV, Overdub, Recorder Gain

Click:

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8

Rhythm:100 drum patterns

SOUND:

40 memories

SETUP:

208 memories (8 memories x 26 banks)

POWERON:

1 memory

Load/Save:

One Sound, One Setup, SMF, All Sound, All Setup, All Backup
Delete, Rename, Format

Sound Sections:98 parameters (Reverb, EFX/AMP, Sound, Tuning, Key Setup, Controllers, Knob Assign, Virtual Tech.)

MIDI Zones:

62 parameters (Channel/Program, SETUP, Transmit, MMC, Key Setup, Controllers, Knob Assign)

128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight
Volume, Line In, PIANO Volume, E.PIANO Volume, SUB Volume, Control Knobs A~D (assignable), Pitch Bend, Modulation
1/4” LINE OUT (L/MONO, R), XLR OUT (L, R) with ground lift switch, Headphones
1/4” LINE IN

MIDI & USB:

MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, MIDI THRU, USB to Host, USB to Device

Foot Control:

DAMPER/SOST. SOFT (for F-30), EXP

Power:

Included Accessories7 types (Equal, Pure Major/Minor, Pythagorean, Meantone, Werkmeister, Kirnberger), User1~2
Fine Tune, Stretch Tuning, Key of Temperament

50 parameters and functions (Utility, Pedal, MIDI, Offset, User Edit, Reset)

Jacks

WeightDamper Noise, Hammer Delay, Fall-back Noise, Topboard, Brilliancee.piano/sub: Key-off Noise, Key-off Delay

10 songs – approximately 90,000 note memory capacity
Transpose song, Convert song to Audio, Load SMF, Save SMF

Input:

Dimensions

piano: Voicing, Stereo Width, String Resonance, Damper Resonance, Key-off Effect,Internal:Output:

Power Consumption

5 types (S. Case, M. Stack, J. Combo, F. Bass, L. Cabi)

Touch Curve:

Others:EDIT Menu

Display

Up to 10 parameters, depending on effect type4-band equalizer (Low Gain, Mid1 Gain, Mid1 Q, Mid1 Freq., Mid2 Gain, Mid2 Q, Mid2 Freq., High Gain)

RecorderSYSTEM Menu

129 types (23 categories)

Drive, Level, Amp EQ Lo, Amp EQ Mid, Amp EQ Hi, Mid Frequency,
Mic Type, Mic Position, Ambience

Temperament& Tuning:
EQ

PreDelay, Reverb Time, Reverb Depth

Parameters:

Parameters:

Virtual Technician

6 types (Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral)

AC IN

20 W
1380 (W) x 453 (D) x 188 (H) mm / 54 1/3” (W) x 18” (D) x 7 1/2” (H)
32.5 kg / 71 1/2 lbs.
F-30 triple pedal unit (with half-damper support), Music rest, Power cable, Owner’s manual
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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